New law No. 1: Today is the last day that you can drive around with a cell phone in one hand and your steering wheel in the other. If you haven’t already purchased your bit of hands-free technology, you better pencil in that trip to the wireless store today. A law enforcement officer can pull you over just for this ... Read More »
Lights, Camera, Ticket! Drivers Divided On Red-Light Recordings
New intersection camera technology, combined with buried magnetic induction loops under the road, make it possible for the camera to record if your vehicle came to a full stop, or simply slowed as you were turning. While there is no set amount of time that you are required to wait before you proceed, if you roll through a red light and do not make a complete stop, the cameras will get you. Read More »
Driving Into The New Year With The New Laws
The new year brings new expectations, new commitments and of course, some new driving laws. Read More »
Federal Jury Finds DaimlerChrysler Failed to Warn of Dangers Related to Minivans
A Federal jury in Atlanta, Georgia ordered DaimlerChrysler to pay a total of $3.4 million for failing to warn of children shifting its minivans out of park, causing them to roll, and for failing to warn that its minivans did not have a brake shift interlock, which prevents vehicles from being shifted out of park without depressing the brake pedal. Read More »
DUI/DWI Laws As Of November 2005
All 50 states and the District of Columbia have per se laws defining it as a crime to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above a proscribed level, 0.08 percent. Read More »
Court to Notify Californians – Who Bought, Owned or Leased 1991-2001 Model Year Ford Explorers – About Their Rights in a Class Action Lawsuit
A statewide notice program authorized by California's Sacramento County Superior Court began today, to issue notices to those who bought, owned or leased 1991-2001 model year Ford Explorers. The notices are a result of the Court establishing or "certifying," in February 2005, a class action lawsuit against Ford Motor Company, about whether Ford concealed a design flaw that increased rollover risk and lowered Explorer values. Read More »
New Year, New Laws: Auto Club Details Changes for California Drivers
New penalties for drunk drivers, street racers, and "pocket bike" riders - along with improvements to California's teen driving requirements - are among the laws taking effect as of Sunday, Jan. 1, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. Read More »
Texas Graduated License Law
Permit Age 15+ Parent or legal guardian* must accompany the teen to the license office to sign a permission statement. Pass the vision, road sign and written tests. Show proof of completion of at least 1st 6 hours of driver education classroom. In addition, the minimum age of the person who must accompany any instruction permit holder during the operation ... Read More »
Vermont Graduated License Law
Learner’s Permit Age 15+ Requirements Clear driving record for previous 2 years. Pass vision & knowledge tests. Parent/guardian signature under 18. Restrictions Accompanied in front seat next to driver by: Licensed & unimpaired parent/guardian. Licensed or certified driver education instructor. Licensed & unimpaired individual at least 25. Junior Operator License Age 16+ Requirements Hold Learner’s Permit minimum 1 year. Complete ... Read More »
Washington Graduated License Law
Instruction Permit Age 15+ Requirements Actively enrolled in driver education course OR at least 15 ½. Vision & knowledge test. Restrictions Accompanied in front seat next to driver by: Licensed driver w/ minimum 5 years driving experience in front seat beside driver. Knowledge test or proof of driver education. Intermediate License Age 16 – 17 Requirements Held Instruction Permit minimum ... Read More »
